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Ear Pain (Otalgia) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Primary Otalgia 
 - Pain that originates from the ear
Ear Pain (Otalgia ... /squamous cell CA ... the following symptoms ... • Associated symptoms ... vision or black spots
Anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (AION) - Recognition of giant cell arteritis (GCA)

1) Is visual loss caused
of giant cell arteritis ... (GCA) 1) Is ... thrombosis of short ... • Increased ESR ... Ophthalmology #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Presentation: Systemic Symptoms ... develop in pts with GCA ... eruption • Joints: Myalgia ... • Progressive symptoms ... Recurrent middle ear
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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and often causes arthritis ... eruption - Joints: myalgia ... and branches • GCA ... well as inner ear ... Presentation - Systemic Symptoms